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Kim lauds North Korea’s economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens
Kim Jong Un outlined new five-year plans focusing on economic growth, improved living standards, and enhanced military and nuclear self-defense capabilities at the congress.
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised to raise living standards as he opened a party congress.
- Kim vowed to set new military goals at the congress while admitting economic mistakes were made.
- North Korea's economy suffers from Western sanctions imposed due to its nuclear weapons program.
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Emboldened N. Korea holds 9th party congress
North Korea opened its ruling party congress in a mood of increased confidence, with national priorities on the agenda, including nuclear ambitions and economic planning. The event, held every five years, is Pyongyang’s most important political event, and is closely observed overseas. Leader Kim Jong Un hailed the country’s “great success” in a triumphalist opening speech, saying that during the 2021 congress, the country was in such dire strait…
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The dictator of North Korea has opened the country's most important political event with triumphal tones: it is also due to Russia and China
In North Korea, the Workers' Party began its congress. It is the first in five years at a pivotal date: the 15 years in power of Kim Jong-un. A great meeting to decide the regime's policy for the coming years, especially on diplomacy. Will Pyongyang permanently close the door to the West in its relations?
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